How can you tell the difference between a real diamond and a fake one?

Answer 1

Real diamonds cut glass.Diamond is the hardest natural material known, scoring 10 on the relative Mohs scale of mineral hardness and having an absolute hardness value of between 90, 167, and 231 gigapascals in various tests. Diamond's hardness has been known since antiquity, and is the source of its name. However, aggregated diamond nanorods, an allotrope of carbon first synthesized in 2005, are now believed to be even harder than diamond.[2]

The hardest diamonds in the world are from the New England area in New South Wales, Australia. These diamonds are generally small, perfect to semiperfect octahedra, and are used to polish other diamonds. Their hardness is considered to be a product of the crystal growth form, which is single stage growth crystal. Most other diamonds show more evidence of multiple growth stages, which produce inclusions, flaws, and defect planes in the crystal lattice all of which affect their hardness (Taylor et al. 1990).

Industrial use of diamonds has historically been associated with their hardness; this property makes diamond the ideal material for cutting and grinding tools. It is one of the most known and most useful of more than 3,000 known minerals. As the hardest known naturally occurring material, diamond can be used to polish, cut, or wear away any material, including other diamonds. Common industrial adaptations of this ability include diamond-tipped drill bits and saws, or use of diamond powder as an abrasive. Other specialized applications also exist or are being developed, including use as semiconductors: some blue diamonds are natural semiconductors, in contrast to most other diamonds, which are excellent electrical insulators. Industrial-grade diamonds are either unsuitable for use as gems or synthetically produced, which lowers their price and makes their use economically feasible. Industrial applications, especially as drill bits and engraving tools, also date to ancient times.

The hardness of diamonds also contributes to its suitability as a gemstone. Because it can only be scratched by other diamonds, it maintains its polish extremely well, keeping its luster over long periods of time. Unlike many other gems, it is well-suited to daily wear because of its resistance to scratching—perhaps contributing to its popularity as the preferred gem in an engagement ring or wedding ring, which are often worn every day.

Answer 2

Diamonds cut glass. But also just look at it. Go somewhere and look at real diamonds and fake ones with a magify glass, you can see the difference. Fake ones seem to be more clear and glass like. But the ultimate proof, diamonds cut glass.

Answer 3

Established jewellers sell real diamonds. They also have a diamond tester which you can use to test real diamonds. Cubic zirconia looks very much like real diamond. Glass or crystal "diamonds" reflect more colors.

To be safe, buy from established jewellers.

As for knowing if your friend or relative is wearing real diamonds.......don't bother to find out or ask. It is very offensive. If they want to wear fake or man-made diamonds, it's their prerogative.

Answer 4

A real diamond will cut glass, a fake one will not.

Answer 5

Yeah, everybody knows that a real diamond will cut glass, but if you don't have any glass to cut at the moment you look it, then look at it in the light. A real one will sparkle like it's many little tiny mirrors in it, a fake one wont shine or look like a mirror at all. It will just look like clear glass.

Answer 6

A diamond wil scratch or cut glass .I recommend using a mirror that will show you the best.

Answer 7

A real diamond will cut glass. If the jeweler won't let you you try it, don't buy it...

Answer 8

You won't be able to see colors in a diamond like you can in a CZ.

Answer 9

When you have to pee you can feel it in the bladder area, when you can squirt it is like you know you have to orgasim and its caught up inside you, you have to release your muscels to let it happen. It feels great, happens a lot more often when pregnant because the hormones are so high.

Answer 10

I think you like bite it or something...............